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Schedule:
Sunday - Wednesday (40 hours/week)
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Department - Specimen Processing 232
Primary Purpose:
The Processing Technician Manifestor I works under general supervision to learn the proper handling of all specimens received and prepares specimens for laboratory testing. This position involves manifesting shipments in ARUP's shipment tracking applications.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Attends Specimen Processing team and staff meetings.
Open/close and manifest shipments and properly document any shipping or other violations.
Add temperature control material (e.g. dry ice) to shipping containers as needed.
Ensures inbound shipments are evaluated for late priority and proper temperatures.
Responsible for monitoring Special Needs Requests, Short Stability Report, and manifesting identified bags/specimens.
Responsible for distribution of Local, Room Temperature, FedEx shipments and other isolated bags/specimens.
Immediately processes specimens as they become available.
Enter patient demographics and process specimens/orders using the appropriate applications.
Order all tests indicated on the requisition.
Process all manual and electronically transmitted tests on submitted paperwork.
Properly comments any additional information on the requisition/packing list.
Look for any problems and order EXCEPT TT tests as necessary
Handles and labels all specimens and paperwork appropriately.
Able to recognize and appropriate handle all specimen types per corporate and departmental procedure.
Properly documents all specimen receipt information as outlined in departmental procedures.
Properly documents the appropriate client provided information on specimen labels.
Ensures all appropriate identifiers are checked on all received specimens/paperwork and electronically. Must ensure all match and all specimens are labelled correctly.
Properly handles specimens requiring a reroute or to be shared.
Places specimens on the automated track, or at the appropriate temperature for Automated Specimen Management manual sorting, or delivers to the testing laboratory at the appropriate temperature if automated delivery systems are not available.
Able to process specimens at all three temperatures and follow the appropriate procedures for all manual and electronically transmitted orders.
Proficient in the following ARUP Applications: Accessioning, Checkout, Inquiry, and Shipment Tracking.
Proficient in the Internal Test Directory (ITD) as related to accessioning and client submissions/inquiries.
Proficient in all current departmental LIS applications and functions.
Aliquots specimens according to procedure using the proper safety equipment.
Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality. Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.
Adheres to all safety policies and regulations including, but not limited to, proper dress code and using proper protective clothing and other equipment.
Remains informed of all procedures pertaining to specimen processing.
Performs cleaning duties as assigned.
Assists with departmental projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Effective communication skills
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company/departmental policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Abide by the Code of Conduct as outlined in the ARUP employee handbook.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Reliable and dependable performance.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work all required overtime.
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